By Carey Palmquist (Sister of Paige Nalipinski and long-time visitor to Keoka Lake) The air. The water. The sky. The trees.  The smell....

By Suzanne Rose Meehan Every Summer, my parents took us to Waterford, Maine.  Our vacation always landed on the last two weeks in July or...

By Charlie Tarbell Yes, indeed, the lake level is as low as I’ve ever seen it (except for certain purposeful drawdowns, such as for dam...

by Charlie Tarbell Why the concern? The (riparian) area surrounding streams abounds with plants and animals whose survival depends on...

By Andy Tabor Photo 1.   Towed the loon nest platform over to Stone’s Cove Beach.  Removed all the old tie down cords that hold the nest...

by Charles Tarbell Keoka Lake Association (KLA) has deep experience in conducting its own Plant Patrol during each open water season....

By Paula Easton The weather was on our side on an amazing day for the 25th anniversary of the Waterford Fall Foliage Road Race.  It was...

By Claire Pendergast Tip 4: Crown or Super-Elevate Your Road These methods are the primary means of draining surface water off the road,...

Photos by David Johnson

by Claire Pendergast

On Sunday, October 13, you are invited to come to the Waterford Flat Common for the 25th Anniversary of this beloved event. As always,...

By Claire Pendergast Tip 3 Alternative Road Surfacing Materials There are several options to consider for your camp road, instead of...

By Robert Spencer Over the Dam Cardinal Flowers, Both Red and Blue Labor Day has passed and suddenly Hannaford is a peaceful place to...

By Robert Spencer, Over the Dam Buttonbush It’s August. The ragged powder blue flowers of native Beebalm have been in bloom for nearly a...

By Samantha Baxter Photos by Ben Peierls, Research Director Lakes everywhere are threatened by climate change, harmful algal blooms ,...

By Claire Pendergast Tip 2: Proper Gravel Material to Re-Surface Your Camp Road Road material is comprised of three basic types: gravel,...

By Robert Spencer Over the Dam Early Summer Star Suddenly it’s July and summer is running out rapidly toward Labor Day. In most years,...

By Claire Pendergast During late May and June local snapping turtles were hard at work digging holes around the lake to lay an average...

Scientific name: Caltha palustris Family: Ranunculaceae By Robert Spencer, Over the Dam A week after daffodils show their whites and...

A Summary of Waterford's Dock Guidelines by John Bell, Waterford's Code Enforcement Officer Like most rules and laws, the need for these...